There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho CucamongaSB Line
5h 37m$40–52Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga94.4 mi
1h 45m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Montclair Transit Center699 / ...
6h 7m$20–58Line 101 bus, train, bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center14
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Foothill @ Archibald66
6h 19m$20–35
Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via Oceanside, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Encinitas and Rancho Cucamonga is 147 miles. The road distance is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.
Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Rancho Cucamonga via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Foothill @ Archibald via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E, and Montclair Transit Center in around 6h 7m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Foothill @ Archibald
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://vvta.org/
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Encinitas to Rancho Cucamonga.
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